Costessey Pits
NorfolkNR8 5BE
One of 3 waters listed as “Costessey Pits” in South Norfolk, this page covers No. 2.
| Water type | Pit / quarry water |
|---|---|
| Location | Norfolk, East of England |
| Postcode | NR8 5BE |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
The key facts for this water are in the table above. No direct contact details are on record.
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Costessey Pits is a named lake in the East of England, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
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Costessey Pits: frequently asked questions
Yes, Costessey Pits is a fishing venue in Norfolk (postcode NR8 5BE). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Costessey Pits. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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